IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an application for mandates in the nature of writ of Certiorari and Mandamus under and in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Jayasinghe Arachchige Ranjith Jayasinghe Bodhirukkarama Road, Pamunugama, Alubomulla, Panadura.

CA/WRIT/42/2021 PETITIONER Vs.

1. The University Grants Commission

20, Ward Place, Colombo 07.

2. Professor Sampath Amaratunge Chairman

3. Professor Janitha A. Liyanage Vice-Chairman

3A.Professor Chandana R. Udawaththa Vice- Chairman

4. Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thero

4A.Professor Kotapitiye Rahula Thero

5. Professor A.K.W. Jayawardane

6. Professor Vasanthy Arasaratnam 7. Professor Premakumara de Silva

8. Palitha Kumarasinghe All Members of the University Grants Commission, 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07.

9. University of Visual & Performing Arts

21, Albert Crescent, Colombo 07.

10. Professor Rohana P.

Mahaliyanaarachchi Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council University of Visual & Performing Arts, 21, Albert Crescent, Colombo 07.

11. Professor S.P.D. Liyanage Dean – Faculty of Graduates

11A.Professor W.A. Kolitha Banu